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Tyndallized Lactobacillus plantarum HY7712 Restores Whole-Body γ-Irradiation-Impaired Th Cell Differentiation in Mice

  • Jang, Se-Eun;Ko, Da-Bin;Ahn, Young-Tae;Sim, Jae-Hun;Kim, Cha Soon;Kim, Dong-Hyun
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제27권12호
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    • pp.2237-2240
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    • 2017
  • In the present study, we investigated the effect of tyndallized HY7712 (tHY7712) on the expression of Th cell specific transcription factors and cytokines in whole-body ${\gamma}$-irradiated mice. Oral administration of tHY7712 strongly recovered the ${\gamma}$-irradiation-suppressed expression of helper T (Th) cell- and regulatory T cell-related transcription factors and cytokines, such as T-bet, Foxp3, IFN-${\gamma}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, and IL-10, and suppressed Th2 cell-associated transcription factor and cytokine GATA3 and IL-5, respectively. Furthermore, compared with the control, tHY7712 treatment also restored ${\gamma}$-irradiation-impaired natural killer and cytotoxic T cell activities against YAC-1 tumor cells to 97.8% and 98.6%, respectively.

Isolation and In vitro Culture of Pig Spermatogonial Stem Cell

  • Han, Su Young;Gupta, Mukesh Kumar;Uhm, Sang Jun;Lee, Hoon Taek
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제22권2호
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    • pp.187-193
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    • 2009
  • The present study identified the favorable conditions for isolation, enrichment and in vitro culture of highly purified, undifferentiated pig spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) lines that proliferate for long periods of time in culture. The colonies displayed morphology similar to miceSSC and were positive for markers of SSC (PGP9.5), proliferating germ cell (PigVASA), pre-meiotic germ cell (DAZL) and pluripotency (OCT4, SSEA-1, NANOG, and SOX2) based on immuno-cytochemistry and RT-PCR. The purity of these colonies was confirmed by negative expression of markers for sertoli cell (GATA4 and SOX9), peritubular myoid cell (${\alpha}$-SMA), differentiating spermatogonial and germ cells (c-KIT). The colonies could be maintained with undifferentiated morphology for more than two months and passaged more than 8 times with doubling time between 6-7 days. Taken together, we conclude that pigSSC could be successfully isolated and cultured in vitro and they possess characteristics similar to miceSSC.

Eyelid Tumors: Clinical Data from an Eye Center in Ankara, Turkey

  • Gundogan, Fatih Cakir;Yolcu, Umit;Tas, Ahmet;Sahin, Omer Faruk;Uzun, Salih;Cermik, Hakan;Ozaydin, Sukru;Ilhan, Abdullah;Altun, Salih;Ozturk, Mustafa;Sahin, Fahri;Erdem, Uzeyir
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권10호
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    • pp.4265-4269
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    • 2015
  • Introduction: The aim of the study was to explore the distribution of eyelid tumors in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, from a histopathological point of view. Materials and Methods: Medical records of 1,502 patients who had eyelid surgery because of tumoral lesions were retrospectively reviewed after obtaining institutional review board approval. A total of 1,541 lesions with histopathologic diagnosis were included. Inflammatory tumoral lesions were excluded. The lesions were categorized into three groups according to the origin: epidermal, adnexal tumors and 'others', including melanocytic, neural and vascular lesions. Results: Of the total of 1,541, 908 lesions were epidermal in origin. Only 22 (1.5%) were malignant, and 6.0% was premalignant lesions such as actinic keratosis and Bowen's disease. Twenty-one of 22 malignant lesions were basal cell carcinoma. There was only one patient with squamous cell carcinoma and no sebaceous cell carcinoma. Among the benign tumors (92.5%), squamous papilloma was the most frequent (21.8% of all lesions). The other frequent lesions were nevus (17.6%), seborrheic keratosis (17.3%), hydrocystomas (10.6%), xanthelasma (7.6%) and epidermal cysts (7.2%). Conclusions: The results of this study are in accordance with published literature. The absence of sebaceous cell carcinomas needs to be stressed.

Effect of black chokeberry on skeletal muscle damage and neuronal cell death

  • Kim, Jisu;Lee, Kang Pa;Beak, Suji;Kang, Hye Ra;Kim, Yong Kyun;Lim, Kiwon
    • 운동영양학회지
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    • 제23권4호
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    • pp.26-31
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    • 2019
  • [Purpose] Numerous epidemiological studies have shown that it is possible to prescribe exercise for neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. However, despite the availability of diverse scientific knowledge, the effects of exercise in this regard are still unclear. Therefore, this study attempted to investigate a substance, such as black chokeberry (Aronia melanocapa L.) that could improve the ability of the treatment and enhance the benefits of exercising in neurodegenerative diseases. [Methods] The cell viability was tested with 2,3-bis[2-methyloxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl]-2H-tetrazolim-5-carboxanilide and the cells were stained with ethidium homodimer-1 solution. The mRNA expression levels were evaluated by microarray. The active compounds of black chokeberry ethanolic extract (BCE) were analyzed by gas chromatography. The chemical shift analysis in the brain was performed using magnetic resonance spectroscopy. [Results] BCE treatment decreased hydrogen peroxide-induced L6 cell death and beta amyloid induced primary neuronal cell death. Furthermore, BCE treatment significantly reduced the mRNA levels of the inflammatory factors, such as IL-1α, Cxcl13, IL36rn, Itgb2, Epha2, Slamf8, Itgb6, Kdm6b, Acvr1, Cd6, Adora3, Cd27, Gata3, Tnfrsf25, Cd40lg, Clec10a, and Slc11a1, in the primary neuronal cells. Next, we identified 16 active compounds from BCE, including D-mannitol. In vivo, BCE (administered orally at a dosage of 50 mg/kg) significantly regulated chemical shift in the brain. [Conclusion] Our findings suggest that BCE can serve as a candidate for neurodegenerative disease therapy owing to its cyto-protective and anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, BCE treatment is expected to prevent damage to the muscles and neurons of the athletes who continue high intensity exercise. In future studies, it would be necessary to elucidate the effects of combined BCE intake and exercise.

자연산 3배체 붕어 (Carassius auratus) 클론 집단에 대한 유전학적 동정 (Genetic Identification on Natural Population of Triploid Crucian Carp, Carassius auraus in Korea)

  • 김응오;이종윤;남윤권;노재구;이상윤;김동수
    • 한국수산과학회지
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    • 제35권6호
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    • pp.589-594
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    • 2002
  • 국내에 서식하는 붕어 (Carassius auratus) 3배체 집단을 동정하고 이들을 대상으로 분자생물학적, 세포유전학적 및 형태학적 특징을 분석하였다. 본 자연산 붕어 3배체 집단은 전형적인 3배체의 세포 유전학적 특성들, 즉 이배체에 비해 1.5배의 세포 및 핵의 크기, 3n=150의 염색체수, 그리고 2배체 (3.6pg/cell)에 비해 1.5배 증가된 DNA 함량 (5.4 pg/cell)을 나타내었다. 또한 본 3배 체붕어 집단은 DNA fingerprinting 분석에 의해 유전적인 구성이 동일한 클론 집단인 것으로 판명되었고 클론 3배체 붕어들은 2배체와 비교시 매우 일양한 형태학적 특성을 나타내었으며 모두 암컷인 전암컷 집단이었다. 본 연구의 분석에 사용된 함안 집단의 3배체 붕어 집단 이외에도 논산, 주문진, 속초 및 삼례 붕어 집단을 대상으로 3배체 출현 빈도를 조사한 결과, 모든 지역에서 $80\%$ 이상의 높은 3배체 빈도를 보였다.

백모근 추출물의 T helper 2 세포 분화 조절 효과 (Effects of Imperatae Rhizoma Extract on T helper 2 cell differentiation)

  • 김복규;임종순;길기정
    • 대한본초학회지
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    • 제29권6호
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    • pp.27-33
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The aims of this study were to exploring the therapeutic effect of Imperatae Rhizoma Extract(IRE) on Asthma. Methods : To investigate biological modulation activities of IRE, we conducted the cell-based assay whether IRE could regulate T helper 2 cells activity with EL4 T cells and mouse splenocytes, and followed animal study to conform the efficacy of their therapeutic potential on OVA-induced asthmatic mouse. Results : In cell study, IRE suppress the nuclear translocation of GATA binding protein-3 protein in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate/Ionomycin-stimulated EL4 T cells and Interleukine(IL)-4, IL-5 and IL-13 production in splenocytes at concentration dependent manner. In animal study, IRE-treated groups both 100mg/ml and 200mg/ml improve airway hypersensitibility reaction(AHR) response to methacholine about 30% and 40% with positive control group. Peritoneal blood analysis reveal that eosinophil number and ovalbumin-specific IgE is reduced by IRE treatment. Cell number of eosinophil is also reduced in bronchoalveolar lavage of IRE group like to peritoneal cell and real time-polymerase chain reaction data show that expression levels of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 were down regulated in lung tissue. Finally, histological analysis indicate that IRE protect the bronchial tissue damages through the accumulation of inflammatory cells and collagen, and these effect may be cause by interfering Th2 cells activity. Conclusions : Our data represent that IRE potentiates therapeutic activities to the allergic diseases such as asthma by regulating Th2 cells differentiation.

Cooperative transcriptional activation of ATP-binding cassette sterol transporters ABCG5 and ABCG8 genes by nuclear receptors including Liver-X-Receptor

  • Back, Su Sun;Kim, Jinsu;Choi, Daehyung;Lee, Eui Sup;Choi, Soo Young;Han, Kyuhyung
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제46권6호
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    • pp.322-327
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    • 2013
  • The ATP-binding cassette transporters ABCG5 and ABCG8 form heterodimers that limit absorption of dietary sterols in the intestine and promote cholesterol elimination from the body through hepatobiliary secretion. To identify cis-regulatory elements of the two genes, we have cloned and analyzed twenty-three evolutionary conserved region (ECR) fragments using the CMV-luciferase reporter system in HepG2 cells. Two ECRs were found to be responsive to the Liver-X-Receptor (LXR). Through elaborate deletion studies, regions containing putative LXREs were identified and the binding of $LXR{\alpha}$ was demonstrated by EMSA and ChIP assay. When the LXREs were inserted upstream of the intergenic promoter, synergistic activation by $LXR{\alpha}/RXR{\alpha}$ in combination with GATA4, $HNF4{\alpha}$, and LRH-1, which had been shown to bind to the intergenic region, was observed. In conclusion, we have identified two LXREs in ABCG5/ABCG8 genes for the first time and propose that these LXREs, especially in the ECR20, play major roles in regulating these genes.

리모트 플라즈마 원자층 증착 기술 및 high-k 응용

  • Jeon, Hyeong-Tag;Kim, Hyung-Chul
    • 한국재료학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국재료학회 2010년도 춘계학술발표대회
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    • pp.6.1-6.1
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    • 2010
  • 원자층 증착 기술 (Atomic Layer Deposition)은 기판 표면에서 한 원자층의 화학적 흡착 및 탈착을 이용한 nano-scale 박막 증착 기술이기 때문에, 표면 반응제어가 우수하며 박막의 물리적 성질의 재현성이 우수하고, 대면적에서도 균일한 두께의 박막 형성이 가능하며 우수한 계단 도포성을 확보 할 수 있다. 최근 ALD에 의한 박막증착 방법 중 플라즈마를 이용한 ALD 증착 방법에 대한 다양한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 플라즈마는 반응성이 좋은 이온과 라디컬을 생성하여 소스간 반응성을 좋게 하여, 소스 선택의 폭을 넓어지게 하고, 박막의 성질을 좋게 하며, 생산성을 높일 수 있는 장점이 있다. 그러나 플라즈마를 사용함으로써 플라즈마 내에 이온들이 가속되서 박막 증착 중에 기판 및 박막에 손상을 입혀 박막 특성을 열화 시킬 가능성이 있다. 따라서 플라즈마 발생 영역을 기판으로부터 멀리 떨어뜨린 원거리 플라즈마 원자층 공정이 개발 되었다. 이 기술은 플라즈마에서 생성된 ion이 기판이나 박막에 닫기 전에 전자와 재결합 되거나 공정 chamber에서 소멸하여 그 영향을 최소하고 반응성이 좋은 라디칼과의 반응만을 유도하여 향상된 막질을 얻을 수 있도록 하였다. 따라서 이 원거리 플라즈마 원자층 증착기술은 나노 테크놀러지 소자 개발하기 위한 나노 박막 기술에 있어서 그 활용이 점점 확대될 것이다. 그 적용으로써 리모트 플라즈마 원자층 증착 방법을 이용한 고유전 물질 개발이 있다. 반도체 소자의 고집적화 및 고속화가 요구됨에 따라 집적회로의 크기를 혁신적으로 축소하여 스위칭 속도(switching speed)를 증가시키고, 전력손실 (power dissipation)을 줄이려는 시도가 이루어지고 있다. 그 중 하나로 고유전율 절연막은 트렌지스터 소자의 스케일링 과정에 수반하여 커지는 게이트 누설 전류를 억제하기 위한 목적으로 도입되었다. 유전율이 크면 동일한 capacitance를 내는데 필요한 물리적인 두께를 늘릴 수 있어 전자의 tunneling을 억제할 수 있고 전력손실을 줄일 수 있기 때문이다. 이와 같은 고유전율 물질이 게이트 산화막으로 사용되기 위해서 높은 유전상수 열역학적 안정성, 낮은 계면 전하밀도, 낮은 EOT, 전극 물질과의 양립성 등의 특성이 요구되는데, 이에 따라 많은 유전물질에 대한 연구가 진행되었다. 기존 gata oxide를 대체하기 위한 가장 유력한 후보 재료로 주목 받고 있는 high-k 물질들로는 Al2O3, HfO2, ZrO2, La2O3 등이 있다. 본 발표에서는 ALD의 종류에 따른 기술을 소개하고 그 응용으로 고유전율 물질 개발 연구 (고유전율 산화물 박막의 증착, 고유전율 산화물의 열적 안정성 평가, Flatband 매카니즘 규명, 전기적 물리적 특성 분석)에 대해서 발표 하고자 한다.

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냉동 보존 전후의 사람 탯줄 유래 줄기세포의 특성 분석 (Stem Cell Properties of Human Umbilical Cord-derived Stem Cells after Cryopreservation)

  • 강현미;박세아;윤진아;허진영;김해권
    • 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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    • 제12권3호
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    • pp.221-229
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    • 2008
  • 줄기세포를 임상에 적용하기 위해서는 체외에서 증식 과정이 필수적이다. 그러나 배아줄기세포와는 달리 성체줄기세포는 체외에서 증식할 경우 일정시간이 지나면 줄기세포의 특성을 잃기 때문에 임상사용에 있어 제한점을 가지고 있다. 이러한 문제점을 극복하기 위해 줄기세포의 특성을 잃지 않게 세포를 보존하는 방법이 필요하며, 본 연구에서는 탯줄 유래 줄기세포를 동결 보존한 후 해동시켜 줄기세포의 특성을 분석하였다. 사람의 탯줄 유래 세포를 분리하여 체외에서 배양한 후 2번째 또는 3번째 계대의 세포를 25% FBS와 10% DMSO가 첨가된 냉동배양액에 넣어 $-196^{\circ}C$에서 동결보존한 후, 6개월 뒤에 해동시켜 세포의 성장 속도와 유전자 및 단백질 발현을 살펴보았다. 냉동 보존한 후 세포를 해동시킨 결과 74%의 생존율을 보였으며, 이 세포를 체외에서 배양하였을 경우, 냉동보존하기 전의 세포와 유사하게 방추사 모양의 섬유 아세포의 형태를 나타냈다. 또한, 성장 속도 역시 냉동보존하기 전의 세포와 똑같이 10번째 계대까지 배양되었으며, 42번 분열 능력을 나타냈다. RT-PCR 결과, 냉동 전후 세포 모두에서 Oct-4, nanog, SCF, NCAM, nestin, GATA4, BMP4, HLA-1 유전자는 모두 발현하였으며, Brachyury와 HLA-DR은 발현하지 않았다. 면역세포 화학 염색 결과, 배아줄기세포 단백질로 알려진 SSEA-3, -4, Oct-4 그리고 중간엽줄기세포 단백질인 Thy-1은 모두 발현하였으며, vimentin, fibronectin, HLA-1, HCAM, ICAM 모두 발현하였다. 그러나 SSEA-4과 Thy-1, vimentin, fibronectin, HLA-1는 냉동보존한 후 배양된 탯줄질의 발현은 냉동보존하기 전후의 탯줄 유래 세포에서 큰 차이가 없었다. 냉동 보존된 탯줄 유래 세포는 세포의 분열능력과 유전자 및 단백질의 발현이 냉동 보존 전 세포와 유사한 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 냉동보존법이 임상적으로 세포 치료 시 적절한 세포의 수나 시간을 맞추는데 효과적인 방법이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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Evaluation of the Immune Response Following Exposure of Mice to Bisphenol A: Induction of Th1 Cytokine and Prolactin by BPA Exposure in the Mouse Spleen Cells

  • Youn, Ji-Youn;Park, Hyo-Young;Lee, Jung-Won;Jung, In-Ok;Choi, Keum-Hwa;Kim, Kyung-Jae;Cho, Kyung-Hea
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • 제25권6호
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    • pp.946-953
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    • 2002
  • Bisphenol A [2, 2 bis (4-hydoxyphenyl) propane; BPA] is a widely used endocrine disruptors and has estrogenic: activities. Although interests on biological effect of BPA are rising, evidences of its effect on immune system are lacking. We investigated that the effect of BPA on immune parameters to postulate the mechanism, and BPA interruptions between neuroendocrine and immune system. BPA was administrated to mice by p.o. (as a drinking water) dose on 0.015, 1.5 and 30 mg/ml for 4 weeks. The BPA treatment did not result in any change in body weight, spleen weight and distribution of lymphocyte subpopulation collected from spleen. BPA induced prolactin production in spleen, and exposure of SPA increased the activity of splenocyte proliferation in response to Con A (p<0.001). The production of a strong Th-1 type cytokine ($IFN-{\gamma}$) was induced while Th-2 type (IL-4) was suppressed by SPA treatment. These were consistent with RT-PCR results of transcription factor GATA-3 and IRF-1. These findings suggested that stimulation of prolactin production by estrogenic effects of SPA would affect cytokine profiles, and lead to imbalanced cellular immune response. In addition, we could speculate that prolactin and cytokine is important mediator involved in network between neuroendocrine and immune system by BPA.